1-2 pages, double-spaced, font size 12
DO NOT EXCEED TWO PAGES
Part One: 7 Points
Provide a short summary of the article, noting the !Kung reaction to the ox that Lee purchased for the feast and why Lee was upset about their reaction.
Describe the !Kung’s initial reaction.
Why did they reaction the way they did?
Part Two: 8 Points
Do Americans always express the way they feel?
Provide an example of a time that Americans would feel it’s rude or inappropriate to express their true feelings. What function does this behavior serve?
How is your example similar or dissimilar to the !Kung behavior demonstrated in relation to the ox purchased by Lee?
Part Three: 10 Points
Comment on why you think cross-cultural misunderstandings occur.
Why are cross-cultural misunderstandings interesting to anthropologists?
How did the ox incident help Lee to better understand the !Kung? Use examples from the reading and be specific.